Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Loibl Pass (Slovenian side)

Loibl Pass (Slovenian side)

Prelaz Ljubelj (stara cesta)

Slovenia · Karawanks (Upper Carniola)

1,367m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,367m
Route length
11 km
Max gradient
11%
Hairpins
2
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Fair
Open
May - October

Route & Map

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Route

STržič
11 km · max 11%
Loibl Pass (Slovenian side) (1,367m)
Descent
ELoiblpass summit (Austrian border)
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The old road over the Loibl Pass (as opposed to the Karawanks Tunnel). The Slovenian approach from Tržič features steep hairpins through forest. A memorial to the Mauthausen sub-camp stands near the Austrian border.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

550m780m1,009m1,239m1,468m0 km5 km10 km1,468m
940m gain
70m loss
557m → 1,468m → 1,427m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality

Hairpin Turns

2

A few tight turns to keep it interesting

When to Drive

May - October (Best: June - August)

  • Open May - October. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
  • Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
  • Road surface varies in quality. Watch for loose gravel and uneven patches.

Coordinates

Summit
46.4386°N, 14.2531°E
Start (Tržič)
46.3658°N, 14.3053°E
End (Loiblpass summit (Austrian border))
46.4386°N, 14.2531°E
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